AU - Townsville - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

OVERLAND (3) has the strongest winning case after consecutive seconds at this venue, beaten a nose two back and a long neck on soft ground last time when sent out favourite. He has been costly for punters, but his recent margins and Ryan Wiggins staying involved keep him on top. ROTH AUTHORITY (7) is the logical danger, having placed at his past two runs at this track and already shown he handles the 1m. He has finished behind Overland recently, yet his consistency gives him a breakthrough chance. BUSH ETIQUETTE (11) brings lighter-weight appeal and was not far away when fourth here last time out. In the mix. POWER CRUISE (13) has excuses last start after racing keenly and being steadied, and the weight relief gives him a chance to improve.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Went within a long neck of breaking through at this track on soft ground last start after settling just off the lead and being pipped late as favourite. That followed a nose defeat at this venue over 7f, so the current form is strong for a maiden of this depth. The mile record is not perfect, but his current form sets the standard. 1st Pick 3 Overland Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Trainer: Stephen Massingham J: Ryan Wiggins T: Stephen Massingham	135	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Went within a long neck of breaking through at this track on soft ground last start after settling just off the lead and being pipped late as favourite. That followed a nose defeat at this venue over 7f, so the current form is strong for a maiden of this depth. The mile record is not perfect, but his current form sets the standard.
7	Continued his consistent campaign when third at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths by Sneaky Peaky after keeping on solidly. He was also third here two back, beaten a length by Okay Zoomer, and has placed at his only try around 1m. Overland is the line to turn around, but he is a major chance. 2nd Pick 7 Roth Authority Jockey: Sean Cormack Trainer: Alexander Malliff J: Sean Cormack T: Alexander Malliff	102	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Continued his consistent campaign when third at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths by Sneaky Peaky after keeping on solidly. He was also third here two back, beaten a length by Okay Zoomer, and has placed at his only try around 1m. Overland is the line to turn around, but he is a major chance.
11	Has put together two sound fourths, most recently at this track when beaten two and a half lengths by Sneaky Peaky on soft ground. Before that he boxed on at Cairns over 7 ¼f after being unwanted in the market. Long maiden record is the knock, but he is a live chance. 3rd Pick 11 Bush Etiquette Jockey: Masayuki Abe Trainer: Maria Potiris J: Masayuki Abe T: Maria Potiris	112	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Has put together two sound fourths, most recently at this track when beaten two and a half lengths by Sneaky Peaky on soft ground. Before that he boxed on at Cairns over 7 ¼f after being unwanted in the market. Long maiden record is the knock, but he is a live chance.

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